Traveling from Oranjestad Airport (AUA) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is five hours ahead of Oranjestad and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AUA to MAD flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oranjestad Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AUA and MAD:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Bogota Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oranjestad Airport (AUA) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Right now, $476 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oranjestad Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,000. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from AUA to MAD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Oranjestad Airport to Madrid Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Oranjestad Airport (AUA)
Of the departures from Oranjestad Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
To reach Oranjestad Airport from central Oranjestad, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near AUA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Oranjestad Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Oranjestad Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MAD:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Oranjestad Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Oranjestad Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AUA to MAD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometers west of Madrid. No journey is complete without visiting Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.